Question

Do you know how to stop a crying baby?

Answer 1

Good, but rocking at a 45-degree angle (with the baby looking up) also helps.

It would be interesting to do a scientific study of the relative efficacy of the two methods. 

Comments

I am no mother, but it does sound interesting.

Answer 2

Interesting, indeed.

I can only add some recommendations about the opposite case, risks and safety:

http://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/When-a-baby-is-unusually-quiet-20150209

http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814177/8-signs-your-baby-is-sick-1

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/Sleep-Position-Why-Back-is-Best.aspx

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/baby-safety#1

further:

http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/ask-heidi/afraid-of-breaking-baby.aspx

http://www.livestrong.com/article/560999-what-are-the-dangers-of-throwing-a-baby-up-high/

And about too much crying:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/secure-attachment/when-your-baby-wont-stop-crying.htm

Answer 3

I haven't held a baby in so long that I really couldn't tell you. I'll pass for now.

Answer 4

interesting method